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Lullaby of the Dead: Every Ghost Has a Story (Opus of the Dead Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lynn Lamb (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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What can the dead teach the living?

Landry Sinclair has a story to tell—listen carefully.

I played the professional Los Angeles career woman. Beneath the façade, I was lonely, ashamed, with little self-awareness. My plans for upward mobility were squashed when I fell into the hands of a ruthless serial killer. I became entangled in his rich web of heinous acts. After he slipped a date-rape drug in my drink, then brutally tortured me, I awakened to an inescapable nightmarish realm on the wrong side of the mirror.

Locked inside a decaying mansion, unable to escape, I soon learned I was not alone.

Will I be forced to idle here for an eternity, peering through the mirror into my former world, helplessly watching as a homicidal monster butchers woman after woman?

We watch life through windows, mirrors, and doors—pay attention.

I know because I sing the Opus of the Dead.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01ILEQADC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 5, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6164 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
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Lynn Lamb

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Lynn Lamb is the author of the post-apocalyptic Survivor Diaries Series, Opus of the Dead Series, Mechaniclism, and The Oxymoron of Still Life. She is also an independent filmmaker, graphic designer, and scriptwriter.

The explosive Survivor Diaries, the chilling Mechaniclism, and the terrifying Lullaby of the Dead, have made a big bang and a scream on the literary scene. Grab these titles, and don’t miss out on this chart-topping author!

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Leonard T
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 out of 5 Deadly Stars for this one!  *****
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018
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If this was to be your last day on this planet, would you be satisfied with the life you have lived?  Have you existed in harmony with those around you- and within yourself?  What if your answer to these questions is a resounding 'No'?  Perhaps you have serious regrets or some unfinished business.  These are very weighty notions to be sure.  Even more serious is what would happen if you leave this life unexpectedly...and enter the afterlife with such misgivings in mind?  Sprinkle in aspects of mystery, romance and horror to that query and you have Lullaby of the Dead by author Lynn Lamb.  Readers who enjoy captivating metaphysical fiction with a dash of horror will fall very hard for this book.

Essentially, the novel follows the actions of the protagonist, Landry Sinclair, in life and after death.  At the outset of the novel, Landry is following the corporate path of upward mobility and can definitely be classified as a woman on the move.  However, something in her life is missing.  when she looks in the mirror she is troubled by the image staring back at her.  Before she has the opportunity to confront such an issue, while continuing her successful career path, Landry is brutally tortured and murdered by a sadistic serial killer.  After this horrible event, Landry awakens...but not in the world she is accustomed to.  She is in the afterlife and in the very home of her killer.  Landry now has a front row seat to view his cruel savagery as he continues to torture and murder helpless victims.  And she is not alone.  Will this be Landry's ultimate Hell?  To virtually relive her brutal demise for eternity?  Or is this just the beginning of something much larger in scope?

I found the plot of this novel to be totally engaging and enthralling.  There are a variety of twists and turns which will catch the reader unaware and entirely invested in the story.  I experienced a full range of emotions while reading the work. From anger and shock to sadness and joy.  There are also a number of themes which exist.  Some of them are indubitably quite dark!  However, I believe the theme of making peace with "one's self" is the most prevalent and alluring message in the novel.  To be able to pull that off when images of the afterlife and horrible deaths take place, is no easy feat.  The author manages to do this with apparent ease and obvious skill.

There are also a fair number of characters who are presented in this story.  They are all quite interesting and developed in the appropriate depth needed to play their corresponding roles.  I found the character of Topanga to be particularly intriguing.  He brought an element of calm reason and love to the novel.  For instance, the romance which develops between Landry and Topanga is quite touching and works in perfect juxtaposition to the main idea of the novel.  All that being said, as the main protagonist, Landry is obviously developed in the most depth.  The changes she experiences virtually make her character at the end of the story the complete opposite of the Landry we are introduced to at the outset.

Overall I found this to be a fantastic novel.  The reader cannot help but be emotionally entranced as they read each passing page with mouth agape!  There are some disturbing scenes which take place and some sexual content.  As such, it is recommended for adult readers.  However...recommended it most certainly is!
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M. Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars A gothic ghost story with an edge
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
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This is a horror story. It is not an easy story to read because at times it deals with evil people who do great harm to the innocents who are now ghosts in a purgatory setting with Landry.

Her parents long dead, with no family or close friends, Landry Sinclair adopted an objectivist world view and focused her life on climbing the corporate ladder. She works in management at a cut-throat tech company where the bottom line is king and casual cruelty is the norm. She’s hated, feared, and sucked up to. Her cynicism is rivaled only by that of her subordinate, Ashton Ivey who is a misogynistic predator she can’t get rid of – professionally or personally.

After sustaining a crippling knee injury as a result of her least favorite subordinate she’s easy prey. And so is someone else. Landry is the one who hears screaming and hobbles through the bathroom to find her supervisor Elle’s body in a pool of blood. Nothing is the same after that.

Considered a witness and then a potential suspect, Landry’s in a push-me pull-you situation with police after she is the victim of a home invasion. Her mind muddied by pain meds, she is catapulted into a new position she’s no longer sure she wants. She then falls victim to the same murderer who killed her boss.

It is her death at the hands of a sadistic serial killer that is her salvation. It is her death that allows Landry to develop into the strong, competent, compassionate woman she was meant to be. She fights her demons – sometimes literally – and comes out stronger each time. She learns from her setbacks. When she finds she can see her killer’s home through mirrors she makes the decision to find a way to reach out from beyond the grave to save future victims.

Do you have the courage to be a part of Landry’s world?
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4.0 out of 5 stars What happens when you wake up dead?
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
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I enjoyed reading Lullaby of the Dead. Lynn Lamb has created another strong female main character that caught my interest. I liked Landry and found myself disliking Ashton almost immediately because of his interactions with her. I also found myself drawn into the characters' lives "behind the mirror". As the story unfolded, I was drawn into Landry's struggle to understand her new state and her drive to punish the guilty and to gain control of her new circumstances.
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julieann
5.0 out of 5 stars Lullaby of the Dead by Lynn Lamb, 4 ½ Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017
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Lynn Lamb is one of my favorite Indie authors, and, once again, she did not disappoint. In her first book of the Opus of the Dead Series, Lamb lays out a path for murder, intrigue, the afterlife, and all the trappings and trimmings that go along with life after death. The protag, Landry, and a host of other ghouls—I mean, characters—come to know the meaning of their lives, before and after, while experiencing a road of recovery at Nashton House, where most of the action occurs. I won’t say anymore; don’t want to spoil it for you, but I will say, Landry becomes a kickass leader through it all, whether in this reality or on the other side.

This is a horror story mixed with a dash of romance and sex. If it weren’t for a couple of sex scenes and a few curse words, it could be classified as a YA novel, say PG 13. The major themes were dark but in a light way making them easy to absorb, quick to read, and absolutely entertaining. In my opinion, Lullaby of the Dead is a mixture between today’s paranormal reality shows and Investigation Discovery murder mysteries. Lynn Lamb, thank you! Looking forward to book #2 in this series.
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Marie Champagne
3.0 out of 5 stars An okay read
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017
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Interesting premise, but I guess it wasn't necessarily what I was anticipating based on the description. While I read to the end, I wasn't as invested in this as I am with most books. I realize there are more in the series, but not sure if I'll continue reading or not.
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Joni Martins
5.0 out of 5 stars Life after death is different than you imagined, maybe.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2019
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Book Review

Basic Details:
Book Title: Lullaby of the Dead: Every Ghost Has a Story
Subtitle: (Opus of the Dead Book 1)
Author: Lynn Lamb
Genre: Paranormal/Crime
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 1
Best read after earlier books in series?

Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
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Short Summary of the book:
Landry Sinclair is a young career woman with little hope of upwards progression in her job. That is, until her superior is found murdered in a toilet. Unfortunately, her success does not last very long as she soon ends up in the murderous hands of a madman. But the story doesn’t stop there as she is forced to watch several other murders through the mirrors into the world of the living.
What I liked about the book:
I liked the alternative look at the after world in this book.
What I didn’t like about the book:
There wasn’t really anything I didn’t like in the book other than wanting to know what happens next.
My favourite bits in the book:
There were several favourite bits in the book. The ghosts are not powerless in this book, nor is romance all gone after death.
My least favourite bits in the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
The title suggests there are more books in this series. This author has also written Monte Vista Village, a completely different type of book. Both books I enjoyed very much.
What books could this be compared to and why?
I could compare this book to one I am currently writing myself. The idea for my book was already firm in my mind when I read this one. There are some other books this book could be compared to too, but the names escape me at the moment. It’s certainly a book worth reading.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No
Young Adult Probably
Adult Yes

If you like Paranormal Crime stories this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.
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Jacky D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Giveaways are great fun, especially when you get great prizes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
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I received this book as a prize of a game in a book giveaway. Giveaways are great fun, especially when you get great prizes.

The story is about Landy Sinclair, a woman living for her work at a large office. She's good at what she does, but doesn't have much of a private life. During a rare night out with some colleagues, she gets drunk and wakes up naked, tied to a bed, in an unknown place. She is tortured and dies, but that is when it all starts.

Lullaby of the Dead is a great story about a strong woman who doesn't give up, doesn't give in, and certainly doesn't let anybody tell her what she can or can't do. Ms. Lamb's storytelling draws you in, making you want to read on to find out where her immensely creative mind is taking you next. Beside fantastical scenery, there is humor, horror, and love.

Don't miss out on reading this great story!
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Chris Cool
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly original ghost story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2019
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I loved reading this book so much. What a truly original ghost story, I literally could not put this book down.
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